Johnny De La Rosa losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Johnny De La Rosa has compiled a 39-7 (24) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. He has seven losses, three of them in title fights.
7. Johnny De La Rosa loses to Roberto Sierra via points decision
On April 26, 1996 Johnny De La Rosa faced Roberto Sierra. Rosa was 33 years old with a record of 39-6, and Sierra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rosa was coming off a loss. Rosa lost via points decision. Went the distance with Sierra.
6. Johnny De La Rosa loses to Isander Lacen via points decision
On March 25, 1995 Johnny De La Rosa faced Isander Lacen. Rosa was 32 years old with a record of 39-5, and Lacen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rosa was coming off a win. Rosa lost via points decision. Went the distance with Lacen.
5. Johnny De La Rosa loses to Jorge Páez via unanimous decision
On March 27, 1992 Johnny De La Rosa faced Jorge Páez in a lightweight bout. Rosa was 29 years old with a record of 38-4, and Páez was 26 with a record of 39-4-4. Rosa was on a 2-fight winning streak and Páez was coming off a win. Rosa lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Páez.
4. Johnny De La Rosa loses to Tunde Foster via KO
On April 13, 1989 Johnny De La Rosa fought Tunde Foster for the vacant WBA Continental Americas lightweight title. Rosa was 26 years old with a record of 36-3, and Foster was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rosa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Foster stopped Rosa via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 10th round.
3. Johnny De La Rosa loses to Rick Lockridge via KO
On October 25, 1987 Johnny De La Rosa fought Rick Lockridge for the IBF super featherweight title. Rosa was 24 years old with a record of 34-2, and Lockridge was 28 with a record of 41-5. Rosa was on a 10-fight winning streak and Lockridge was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lockridge stopped Rosa via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Johnny De La Rosa loses to Antonio Esparragoza via KO
On May 4, 1985 Johnny De La Rosa faced Antonio Esparragoza. Rosa was 22 years old with a record of 24-1, and Esparragoza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rosa was on a 3-fight winning streak. Esparragoza stopped Rosa via TKO in the 3rd round.
1. Johnny De La Rosa loses to Juan Laporte via split decision
On June 25, 1983 Johnny De La Rosa fought Juan Laporte for the WBC featherweight title. Rosa was 20 years old with a record of 21-0, and Laporte was 23 with a record of 23-3. Rosa was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Laporte was on a 4-fight winning streak. Rosa lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Laporte.